Registered Nurse - Spine Clinic

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates • Geneva, IL

12d • $30

About The Position

Responsible for facilitating patient care through the use of the nursing process to patients of Fox Valley Orthopedics.

Requirements

• BSN and a current licensed RN in the state of Illinois
• CPR certification
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an RN

Nice To Haves

• ONC preferred
• orthopedics/spine experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates office schedule and patient flows.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information and documents appropriately in EMR system.
• Manages in baskets and patient cases.
• Performs patient care including cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care, injections, fitting patients for DME and suture/staple removal.
• Prepares equipment, injections, educational materials, etc. during treatment and examination of patients.
• Educates patients and family members about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, exercise and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Conducts preoperative and postoperative teaching, per surgeon's protocols.
• Performs telephone triage, assesses needs and coordinates patient needs with medical staff, and assesses patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Formulates and updates nursing care policy and procedures as needed.
• Assists patients and family members in obtaining prescription refills and test results.
• Communicates and interprets physicians orders and instructions to patients.
• Assists physicians in completing medical records concerning relevant medical history, diagnosis, and current treatment plans and documents in the EMR system.
• Coordinates pre-operative and post-operative care.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401k/Profit Sharing
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Various voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees